Early Sunday Morning

Using a diary makes the events feel personal and immediate, but I wonder if that choice was influenced by a desire to connect young readers more deeply with history.

It’s powerful how her emotions brought the historical events to life. I’m curious if the author intentionally focused more on her inner world or the broader history.

The mix kept the story grounded yet impactful, but I wonder what guided the selection process for these scenes—was it based on historical records or storytelling pacing?